Turkey neck

Turkey neck describes the appearance of loose, sagging skin and visible vertical bands of the platysma muscle along the neck and under the chin. It commonly results from aging, changes in weight, loss of skin elasticity, sun damage, and genetics, and may involve excess submental fat and loss of jawline definition.

Treatment depends on the underlying causes and severity, ranging from non-surgical options such as injectable neuromodulators to soften muscle bands, submental fat reduction, and energy-based skin-tightening, to surgical approaches like platysmaplasty (neck lift), submentoplasty, and liposuction for more advanced laxity. Recovery time and expected results vary by technique, so clinical assessment helps determine the most suitable approach and realistic outcomes.